Drivers in the Military in South Dakota

Driver's License Renewal for SD Military

If you are a South Dakota military member deployed out of state, your driver's license will remain valid as long as you're an active armed forces member serving outside of South Dakota. When you return or leave the service, the South Dakota DPS gives you 30 days to renew.

However, if you choose to renew your license, South Dakota extends special allowances to members of the military and the Peace Corps―as well as their dependents who are living out-of-state temporarily―to renew their driver's licenses by mail. Note, however, that you can only renew by mail if you have already been issued a federally-compliant driver's license or ID card. *

If you're on active duty with the military from out of state, and you are stationed in South Dakota, you do not need to apply for a SD state driver's license. Providing, of course, that you have a valid license from your home state.

The same holds true for your spouse and children.

Vehicle Registration Renewal for Military

If you're a military member temporarily stationed out of state, you can renew your registration either online or by mail. See our Registration Renewal in South Dakota page for more information.